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SAHITHYA DEGREE COLLEGE

Affiliated to Yogi Vemana University (Co-Education)

Accredited with B+ Grade by NAAC

Recognised by UGC u/s 2(f), ISO 9001-2015 Certified Institution

Near Cherlopalle Road, Khajipeta, Y.S.R. Kadapa

CONSTITUTION OF Research and Development Cell

Academic Year 2025-26

SHDC/RDC/2025-26/002 12-06-2025

Preamble

In alignment with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines, this institution establishes a Research and Development Cell (RDC) to foster a robust research ecosystem, promote innovation, and facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations.

Objective

The RDC aims to:

S. No.	Name of the Members	Designation	Role in the Committee
1	Mr.N.Sanjeeva Reddy	Principal	Chairman
2	Mr.G.Vijay Kumar	R&D Coordinator	Convener
3	Mr.K.Ramesh Reddy	HOD – Computer Science	Faculty Member
4	Mr.P.Naveen Kumar	HOD-Commerce	Faculty Member
5	Mr.D.Harinath Babu	HOD – Commerce	Faculty Member
6	Mr.B.Suresh Babu	HOD – Life Sciences	Faculty Member
7	Mr.P.Bhaskar	HOD – Life Sciences	Faculty Member
8	Ms.T.Bala Masthanamma	Coordinator of Innovation and Incubation Center	Member
9	Mr.M.Ramana Reddy	Head – Operations, Aevita Elevators Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad	Industry Representative Member
10	Mr.L.Anil Kumar Reddy	AO	Member
11	S.Sujith	III B.Sc (Computer Science)	Student Member

Promote research culture among faculty and students.
Facilitate interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research initiatives.
Coordinate research activities across departments.
Enhance research output in terms of quality publications, patents, and funded projects.
Establish collaborations with industry, academic, and research organizations.

Composition of the RDC

Tenure

Members shall serve for a term of two academic years.
Student representatives shall serve for one academic year.
Members may be re-nominated for subsequent terms.

Functions and Responsibilities

The RDC shall:

Develop and implement research policies and guidelines.
Identify thrust areas and promote research initiatives in these domains.
Facilitate the submission of research proposals for funding.
Organize workshops, seminars, and training programs to enhance research skills.
Monitor ongoing research projects and ensure timely completion.
Encourage publication in reputed journals and support patent filing.
Establish collaborations with external research institutions and industry partners.
Maintain a database of research activities and achievements.

Meetings

The RDC shall meet at least once every quarter.
Additional meetings may be convened as required.
A minimum of 50% of the members, including the Chairperson or Convener, shall constitute the quorum.

Amendments

Any amendments to this constitution shall be proposed by the RDC and approved by the Head of the Institution.
Amendments shall align with the latest UGC guidelines and institutional policies.

Chairperson

R&D Cell